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When a sentence is written in active voice the subject acted upon by direct or an unknown agent?

In a sentence written in active voice, the subject performs the action.

Here's why:

* Active voice: The subject is the doer of the action.

* Passive voice: The subject is the receiver of the action.

Example:

* Active: The dog chased the ball. (The dog is the subject and performs the action of chasing)

* Passive: The ball was chased by the dog. (The ball is the subject but receives the action of being chased)

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